Pentax K-5 IIs vs Sony H200

Its time to look more closely at the Pentax K-5 IIs and Sony H200, one being a Advanced DSLR and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Pentax and Sony. The resolution of the K-5 IIs (16MP) and the H200 (20MP) is very similar but the K-5 IIs (APS-C) and H200 (1/2.3") offer different sensor sizes.

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The K-5 IIs was manufactured 5 months later than the H200 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Pentax K-5 IIs being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony H200 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before diving straight to a in depth comparison, here is a quick overview of how the K-5 IIs grades versus the H200 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Pentax K-5 IIs and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H200. The entire galleries are available at Pentax K-5 IIs Gallery and Sony H200 Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to carry your camera regularly, you will have to factor its weight and proportions. The Pentax K-5 IIs offers exterior measurements of 131mm x 97mm x 73mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 2.9") accompanied by a weight of 760 grams (1.68 lbs) while the Sony H200 has measurements of 123mm x 83mm x 87mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 3.4") along with a weight of 530 grams (1.17 lbs).

Take a look at the Pentax K-5 IIs and Sony H200 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have attached at the time. Here is a front view over all size comparison of the K-5 IIs vs the H200.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the K-5 IIs and H200 is 60 and 67 respectively.

Generally, it can be difficult to visualize the contrast between sensor sizing merely by reading technical specs. The graphic underneath may give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the K-5 IIs and H200.

As you can tell, both of those cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The K-5 IIs due to its larger sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field simpler and the Sony H200 will deliver extra detail due to its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will help you crop images more aggressively.